your ray of sunshine

During this past long weekend, I had the blessing of spending some quality time with a small portion of my already tiny family. My eldest brother, Kuya Miko, is 13 years older than me. The memories I have growing up … Continue reading Vacation time = family time

From my previous posts, I’m sure it’s already obvious that my first semester of college was an excruciating one. While I constantly foul-mouth the struggles I endured during majority of those 16 weeks, now that I’ve been relaxing during break, … Continue reading Breather

Just one year ago I was swept up in the preparation for my 18th birthday party. Every day included contacting family and friends to confirm whether or not they would be attending my party. I had to iron out details … Continue reading Changes

Now isn’t that a refreshing phrase to hear? I love the beginning of the year because it comes with a refreshing mix of feelings, such as relief, exuberance, anticipation, determination, encouraged, impulsive, bright, confident, earnest, optimistic, just to name a few. I have always … Continue reading Hello Twenty-Seventeen

Christmas in my household has always been that one day of the year when everyone is genuinely happy. I have a small family of 5, with 3 somewhat new additions through relationships. My household is typically quiet since there are so little of … Continue reading Those Christmas lights keep shinin’ on

First semester of my freshman year of college… Check. With the final grades being put in and the fact that I’ve been able to enjoy the luxury of home for nearly three weeks now, I have finally come to acknowledge the … Continue reading And that’s a wrap, 1st semester

I am eighteen years young, a freshman in college, and one of the many who have no idea what the hell they are doing with their life. The one thing I feel I have always experienced in my life is … Continue reading Whirlwind